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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
I made this dish for Ron's sister Julie and her hubby Chad after they had little Drew. It looked so yummy Ron and I had to make it for ourselves. The picture does not do this casserole justice because it is so yummy! Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Because you should always have a meal you can whip up in 10 minutes or less, just in case guests show up unexpectedly. (Even though no one ever visits me!)
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
While I love eating out, it’s a calorie minefield and requires more time then I often have. So, I need a repertoire of super easy, fast, low-calorie meals that will keep me going and keep hunger at bay for at least 3-4 hours. One of my “go-to” m…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is such a very satisfying meal along with a crusty loaf of bread and a red checkered tablecloth! Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 110 Minutes |
This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.
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| Prep Time: | 40 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Hoy voy a compartir mi almuerzo con ustedes, es una tarta sencilla y la masa se prepara muy fácil. Es un alimento completo, se puede comer fría o caliente esta deliciosa comida para disfrutarla durante todo el año
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
I have been on a bit of a pesto kick lately. I found this recipe on the Kraft website and wanted to give it a try. I was really yummy. I liked the combination of pesto and tomato. Yum. It is super easy and quick- which is great for a weekend. I served the…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Do you have leftover mashed, steamed, or baked potatoes? Transform leftover food into something that looks and tastes as good as the new ones... Gnocchi, (singular Gnoccho), maybe derived from nocchio (knot in the wood) a knot in the wood or nocca (kn…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This is such a satisfying, tasty and festive meal. Enjoy and Always Cook with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Tomato Sauce always reminds me of lazy sunny Sundays in Sicily. In Sicily, Sunday was traditionally, Pasta with Tomato Sauce day. On Sunday, no matter who’s house you went to, Pasta with Sauce was served. Sometime the sauce would have meat in it, or…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
In 1958, at the age of 19, my zio Giuseppe Manto (Uncle Joe) parted with Sicily, I recall always hearing about zio Giuseppe, even though I had never met him. When he left I had not been conceived yet, but I heard my parents talk about him as if he had b…
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Homemade pasta is so cheap and easy to do. It is also a great way to get kids into the kitchen and plant the seed of a love to cook. Shoot, it is almost like playing with play doh.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
This is an easy and delicious way to make a tasty, slightly “kicked up” sauce to serve with your favorite spaghetti. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
The origins of pesto genovese go way back in time, to Genova, in the Ligurian region of Italy. The word pesto comes from the verb "pestare" which loosely translated, means to crush. Traditionally, pesto genovese would be made with the mortar and pestle. Y…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This noodle salad is always a big hit at potlucks, picnics, and gatherings. It is quite spicy, which is what I personally love about it. The salad is best made ahead of time, preferably the day before. This gives the flavors time to blend. Also, it is i…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Anyone who cares about what they eat knows that Ragu is not the sauce that comes out of a jar. This is the classic Italian meat sauce. It can be served with fresh tagliatelle egg pasta, or spaghetti. This is also the same sauce that is used to make a trad…
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
A simple tri-color pasta salad. http://www.cheftomcooks.com
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
You have just created a gourmet dish that is sure to please. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This dish has a delicious and unique flavor that will delight you. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine